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GHIRARDELLI

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 83

Owned by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company · 358 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 29, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade B (83)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 83.3017.

Grade by indicator
Indicator	Grade	What we found
Recalls (40%)	C (60)	1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA.
Ingredients (40%)	A (98)	Tier A: 0 of 358 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 10 of 358 products (FD&C Red No. 40, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)) · A (95) (15%) · products
FDA warning letters (20%)	A (100)	None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026.

Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 pathogen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

Class I, Apr 26, 2026 · Pathogen · FDA event 98851, 10 products (counted once)
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX FROZEN HOT COCOA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662133
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S195260, 5/31/2027; S195261, 6/30/2027; S295260, 6/30/2027; S393260, 7/31/2027; S487260, 9/30/2027; S587260, 9/30/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0838-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662119
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S295261, 4/30/2027; S295262, 6/30/2027; S395260, 6/30/2027; S588260, 6/30/2027; S187260, 8/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0839-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX WHITE MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662096
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S297261, 5/31/2027; S297262, 6/30/2027; S393262, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0840-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 30LB (13.61kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578 UPC (10lbs): 747599662027 UPC (30lbs): 747599418983
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  ---10lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S295260A03, 7/31/2027; S395260A03, 7/31/2027. ---30lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S195260A03, 5/31/2027; S195261A03, 7/31/2027; S291260A03, 7/31/2027; S295260A03, 7/31/2027; S596260A03, 7/31/2027; S191260A03, 8/31/2027; S291261A03, 8/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0841-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662003
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S397261, 2/28/2027; S397262, 4/30/2027; S397263, 6/30/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0842-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX VANILLA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599621055
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S495260, 3/31/2027; S495261, 6/30/2027; S594262, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0843-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.41kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620386
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S394260, 7/31/2027; S494260, 7/31/2027; S594260, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0844-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620232
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S293260, 12/31/2027; S293261, 1/31/2028.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0845-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PREMIUM HOT COCOA MIX NET WT 32oz (2lbs) 907g Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620126
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  Lot, Best if Used By: S550250A04, 5/31/2027; S149250A04, 6/30/2027; S249250A04, 6/30/2027; S349250A04, 6/30/2027; S449250A04, 6/30/2027; S549250A04, 6/30/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0846-2026: openFDA · Report an error
- GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 30LB (13.62kg) Ingredients: *** nonfat dry milk *** Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC (50oz): 747599662010 UPC (10lbs): 747599662034 UPC (30lbs): 747599419027
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential contamination with Salmonella.
  Code information
  ---50oz--- Lot, Best if Used By: S193260, 6/30/2027; S193261, 7/31/2027. ---10lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S296260A03, 7/31/2027; S292260A03, 7/31/2027; S292260A03, 8/31/2027; S292261A03, 8/31/2027. ---30lbs--- Lot, Best if Used By: S396260A03, 7/31/2027; S496260A03, 7/31/2027.
  Recalling firm
  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 26, 2026; classified May 21, 2026
  Status
  Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record H-0847-2026: openFDA · Report an error

Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.

Ingredients on our watch list

FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 9 of 358 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 4 of 358 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(26): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.

Products (10)

CHOCOLATE · UPC 747599322709 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
CHOCOLATE SQUARES · UPC 747599811791 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error
CHOCOLATE SQUARES, PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 747599319617 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
CHOCOLATE SQUARES, PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 747599404894 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK SQUARES, DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 747599313455 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
MILK CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SQUARES, PEPPERMINT · UPC 747599403354 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
PEPPERMINT CHUNKS PREMIUM HOLIDAY BAKING CHOCOLATE, PEPPERMINT CHUNKS · UPC 747599404320 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
PREMIUM BAKING BAR · UPC 747599623271 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
PREMIUM CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT · UPC 747599319624 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
SQUARES CHOCOLATE, PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 747599322655 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

None found from FDA food offices.

FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.